Being A Cyclical Being in a Linear World
Did you know that, on average, we have our periods for 3,500 days in our lifetime? That is ten years. That is a long time. How many of those days do we spend in pain and at odds with our bodies? How many days are spent in conflict, or rejection of the most natural part of our bodies?
I know many people who have a menstrual cycle hate it or at the very least, feel burdened by it. And why wouldn’t we in a world that is not set up for us to thrive? Every week of our cycle we are in a different season, meaning our needs and desires are different. However, we live in a world that expects consistency, performance and perfection day in and day out. How often have you mustered up the dregs of your energy to show up for work, for others, for life when what you really wanted and needed what to stay curled up in a ball in bed?
Over 15 years ago, once I got my period back, I made the decision to relate to my body and period in a new way. What if my period was a gift? What is society was wrong and getting a period wasn’t dirty, shameful or a taboo? I began to devote a lot of time into researching the ancient ways of relating to one’s cycle and what I discovered was that nature was reflecting back to me exactly the perfect alignment.
Spring! A time of renewal and rebirth. This is often how we feel the day after our period stops. Summer! A celebratory time of play representing fertility corresponds with our ovulation. Fall! A time of refection and drawing in. Winter! The time of our bleed, a time to get cozy, stay warm and rest. As within, so without.
This knowledge revolutionized my life. It gave me comfort that my body was a a reflection of nature and learning how to work with each season helped me optimize my life and better navigate the world that is not necessarily set up for cyclical beings to thrive. I feel very strongly that all women and womb-havers should have this info!
To learn how to honour our cycles and work with the magic of each time can empower us. We can utilize these seasons to manifest, release and nurture the world around us.
Tonight I am leading a workshop that takes you through each season of your cycle and how to best nourish yourself throughout each phase. If you can’t attend live, you can sign up and the recording will be sent out to you, so you can listen and learn at your convenience.
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xo ally